Policy And Resources Committee - 09/01/2006
At a MEETING of the POLICY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 9th January, 2006.
Present:-
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Lord Provost John R LETFORD |
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BAILIES
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C D P FARQUHAR |
John CORRIGAN |
Bruce D MACKIE |
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Helen WRIGHT |
Neil I C POWRIE |
Ian BORTHWICK |
COUNCILLORS
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Jill SHIMI |
Helen DICK |
Jim BARRIE |
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Kevin KEENAN |
Nigel DON |
Will DAWSON |
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George REGAN |
Bob DUNCAN |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
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Julia M STURROCK |
Andrew DAWSON |
Roderick A J WALLACE |
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Christopher HIND |
Willie W SAWERS |
Charles A WEBSTER |
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Fraser MACPHERSON |
Joe FITZPATRICK |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Christina ROBERTS |
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Councillor Jill SHIMI, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 12 December 2005 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I COMMUNITY REGENERATION FUND SMALL GRANTS ALLOCATION 2006/2006
There was submitted Report No 28-2006 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) and Director of Leisure and Communities relative to the above.
The Committee noted the process for allocating small grants through the Local Community Regeneration Forums as agreed by the Dundee Partnership and endorsed the funding proposals detailed below:-
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Project Description |
Amount Awarded |
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Dundee Employment and Aftercare Project (Job Shop) |
To develop Job Shops and services in Charleston/Lochee and Whitfield/Mill O Mains |
4,880 |
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Ambleside Rovers |
To provide funding to purchase resources such as football strips. The team would promote CRF by having CRF as sponsors on shirts |
573 |
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Chalmers Ardler Elderly Project |
To provide approximately 20 elderly people with resources for craft activities and equipment |
526 |
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Kirkton Community Centre |
Local decoupage group of 12 members requiring start up costs to purchase resources to produce pieces of craftwork |
392 |
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Mains Family Centre Trust |
Costs towards running costs of drop in centre for children and families |
511 |
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Dundee Bushidu Judo Club |
Group based in Kirkton. Funding to purchase 2 x Judo Mat Trolleys |
724 |
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Kirkton Felt Makers |
Local project running pilot programme to purchase initial equipment. May generate further income through selling some items. |
250 |
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Women's Health Group |
Group supporting cross-generational work. The members would like to participate in dance workshop, pilates, Reiki and bring in an arts worker for one session |
340 |
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Kirkton Community Support |
To purchase resource packs to train community members and organisations on all different aspects of safety |
1,280 |
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Rosebank Sheltered Tenants Group |
Internet connection for 12 months, ink, papers and DVDs |
346 |
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The Web Project |
To assist in the training and development of locally identified volunteers |
2,020 |
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Whitfield Jobs Fair Planning Group |
To hold a multiagency jobs fair within the Whitfield area |
1,320 |
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Balcarres Sheltered Housing |
Support for transport to cultural event |
1,020 |
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Mid Craigie Women's Group |
To provide various materials for programme of educational and health activities |
800 |
II SHELTERED HOUSING SERVICE CHARGE
After considering Agenda Note AN18-2006, the Committee noted that the Sheltered Warden service was currently the subject of an ongoing Best Value Review and agreed that the existing charges remain at their present levels pending the outcome of this review.
III REVENUE BUDGET 2006/07 - HOUSING REVENUE ACCOUNT
This item was withdrawn.
IV CAPITAL PLAN 2006-2009 - GENERAL SERVICES
This item was withdrawn.
V PROHIBITION OF SMOKING IN CERTAIN PLACES (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2006
This item was withdrawn.
VI APPLICATION FOR BETTER NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES FUND - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II - HILLTOWN PARK
There was submitted Report No 19-2006 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) and Director of Leisure and Communities seeking approval for a funding proposal to be met from the Better Neighbourhood Services Fund, the City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
The Committee approved the programme of environmental improvements in Hilltown Park that would create a place of specific identity to attract residents and visitors to use the area.
VII CIVIL CONTINGENCIES ACT 2004
There was submitted Report No 27-2006 by the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) advising the Committee of the introduction of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 and the actions necessary to ensure compliance by the Council.
The Committee remitted to the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) to take action to ensure the Council's compliance, it being noted that the cost of compliance should be contained within individual departmental budgets.
VIII A PLAN FOR DUNDEE'S CHILDREN 2005-2008
This item was withdrawn.
JILL SHIMI, Convener.